Jasminum sp. (Dwarf White Jasmine)

Jasminum sp. (Dwarf White Jasmine) with white petals near small pointed green foliage and buds.

Botanical name: Jasminum sp.

Common names: Dwarf White Jasmine, Jasmine Mini, Baby Jasmine

Family: Oleaceae

USDA Zone: 8-11

Plant form: Small; suitable for bonsai

Mature height: 2-5 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.

Watering: Regular

Flower color: White and off-white

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

This dwarf, slow growing jasmine has leaves very similar to J. parkeri but they are a bit bigger. They start as bright green when young, then turn darker with age. Flowers are pure white, sweetly fragrant. The create dramatic contrast with dark leaves.

Jasmine Mini can be shaped as bonsai or a small compact container specimen. This requires minimal pruning. If left untrimmed, the plant may grow longer vining branches, but even in this case it can be treated as a Dwarf grower and will need only a small trellis.

Blooms in summer.

This is a perfect small plant for fragrant plant collectors who got to the point of lack of space! Great for containers.